“ODE TO OLIVER”


It’s five months now, my lovely boy
The months have been and gone.
Forever since you left my side, but oh!
How your memory lingers on


That last day – it broke my heart
The pain so hard to bear.
But you seemed ready, all set to go
To another life – elsewhere

I must move on, my dear, dear lad
But from day to day, you’ll see.
The love we shared, the fun we had
Will be cherished forever – in me.


So thanks again, my faithful friend
I’ll try not to be so sad
But treasure the walks, the games, the love
And the brilliant time we had.

January 2005

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“SIX MONTHS ON”
(remembering my splendid dog Oliver)

Six months now, can it be true?
The pain still feels so strong
The silent days, the empty nights
The days have seemed so long

My boy, my lad, my “bestest” pal -
The names all mean the same
The most loyal friend I ever had
Or ever will again

I miss you so – I think you know?
But one day we’ll be joined in Love
Running free – just you and me
Across Rainbow Bridge above.

So wait for me, my faithful friend
Can’t wait to see your face
Once again, life will be good
In that happy, joyous place

We’ll do the walks we used to do
Play the games that were such fun
Can’t wait, can’t wait, my lovely boy -
Celebrate – NEW LIFE BEGUN!


17th Feb 2005

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“TWELVE MONTHS”

We’ve done it now, boy – twelve months have passed.
A few more years, that’s all I asked.

But God had other plans

The day had come for you to leave.
The time, for me, to yearn and grieve.

Your collar treasured within my hands………………



Your lead is torn, and frayed from play –
Used as a toy on our walks each day.

You tugged and chewed it – you thought it fun!

The toys that squeak are silent now.
The house SO quiet – still strange somehow.

The year of change has now been done………………



Your bed and blanket, now gone at last;
The final remnants of the past.

A ray of hope can now begin

What’s left is precious and beyond compare –
That silky, lustrous lock of hair

And the joyous memory that lives within………………


BLESS YOU, OLIVER August 2005

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“The two of us
Just the two of us
Enjoying life
Having fun
That silent bond……………

Just the two of us
Having a cuddle
Walking together
No words needed………………

Just the two of us
Mutual adoration!
Friends forever
Just happy to be……………..

Now there’s only one
And it hurts
So very much
And always will…………….
Miss you Oliver, my lovely boy 26.2.06

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“NOT HERE”


Hot, September afternoon
Feels so warm, last night full moon,

But you’re not here.............

Autumnal colours, sleepy haze
Birds all quiet, shorter days

But you’re not here.............



Soon be winter, first frosts and dew
Walks in silent woods to do

But you’re not here..........

The time has passed, now two years –
Can’t believe so many tears

Are you still not here?.........



I close my eyes – yearn and seek
Then – a brush of fur against my cheek

Yes –you’re here!!

That love we shared will never die
We’re still together, you and I

Walkies, Oliver?


8.9.06

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